Faculty of Theology - (B. Th.) - Course Description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

I. Biblical Studies (BS)

BS 01 Intr. to S. Scripture and Biblical Hermeneutics 2 Cr

The course is devised to give a general introduction to the scientific study of the Holy Bible. Part one is the Introduction to the Bible. Here the nature of the Bible; Inspiration; Canonicity; Geography of the land of the Bible; Biblical Archeology; Formation of the Canons of the OT and NT; Texts and Versions of the Bible; Biblical Criticism; Literary genres of the Bible are dealt briefly. Part two deals with Biblical Hermeneutics. Some preliminary notions; how does the Bible interpret itself? Biblical interpretation during the Patristic period; the Historical – Critical method; literary criticism contextual approaches; the official documents of the Church on Biblical Interpretation and use of the Sacred Scripture in the daily life of the faithful are discussed briefly.

Bibliography: K. Luke, Companion to the Bible, 2 vols. Bangalore: TPI, 1987. R.E. Brown, et al., NJBC, Bangalore: TPI, 1992, Pp.1023-1252. New Interpreter’s Bible, Vol. I: General Articles, Gen, Exod and Lev. Nashville: Abingdon, 1994; S. Kizhakkeyil, A Guide to Biblical Studies, Mumbai: St. Paul’s, 2008. J. Fitzmyer, The Biblical Commision’s Document; The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church, Rome, 1995. J.H. Hayes, and C. R. Holladay, Biblical Exegesis A. Beginner’s Handbook, Atlanda; 1987.

Stanly Kumar M.

BS 02 Introduction to the Pentateuch 2 Cr

The purpose of the course is to help the students to acquire adequate knowledge of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, namely Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. First and foremost, this course aims at expounding the foundational role and the authoritative status of these books for the Jewish community. And then, it attempts to analyse the structure and the content of each of these books. Furthermore, it offers an introduction to past and present study on the formation of the Pentateuch. Finally, the theology of the Pentateuch will be drawn from the study of the Pentateuchal stories and laws.

Bibliography: L.R. Bailey, The Pentateuch, Abingdon, Victor Paul Furnish, 1981. J. Blenkinsopp, The Pentateuch: An Introduction to the First Five Books of the Bible, London, SCM Press, 1992. D.M. Carr, Reading the Fractures of Genesis: Historical and Literary Approaches, Louisville, John Knox Press, 1996. A.R. Ceresko, Introduction to OT: A LiberativePerspective (Revised and Updated Edition), New York, Orbis Books, 2001. D.N. Freedman, “Pentateuch,” in G.A. Buttrick, (ed.), The Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, 4 vols., vol. 3, New York, Abingdon Press, 1962. T.E. Fretheim, The Pentateuch, Nashville, Abingdon, 1996. R.E. Murphy, “Introduction to the Pentateuch,” in NJBC, pp. 3-7. Nicholson, E., The Pentateuch in the Twentieth Century, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1998. J.W. Rogerson, The Pentateuch, Sheffield, Academic Press, 1996. J.-L. Ska, “The Pentateuch,” in W.R. Farmer, (ed.), The International Bible Commentary: An Ecumenical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century, Bangalore, TPI, 1998, 387-395. A.J. Saldarini, “The Pentateuch as Torah in the Jewish Tradition,” in W.R. Farmer, (ed.), The International Bible Commentary: An Ecumenical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century, Bangalore, TPI, 1998, 396-399. J. Van Seters, The Pentateuch: A Social Science Commentary, Sheffield, Sheffield Academic Press, 1999.

Joseph Titus, P.

BS 03 The Historical Books 2 Cr

The course on historical books deals with the history of Israel from the point of view of the Deuteronomic History (Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings) and Chroniclers (1-2 Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah). The continuation of the same religious history is briefly anlaysed in the Deutero-canonical books of 1 & 2 Maccabees. Besides, the political and religious backgrounds, literary form, historicity and theology of the events narrated in those books are studied briefly. The post-exilic period Judaism saw a special and more popular form of Biblical interpretation called Midrash, attestedboth in the Old and New Testament. As samples from Old Testament, the books of Ruth, Tobit, Esther and Judith are studied briefly.

Bibliography: John Bright, A History of Israel, Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1998. R.B. Coote, Early Israel: A NewPerspective (Revised and Updated Edition), New York, Orbis Books, 2001. D.N. Freedman, “Pentateuch,” in G.A. Buttrick, (ed.), The Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, 4 vols., vol. 3, New York, Abingdon Press, 1962. T.E. Fretheim, The Pentateuch, Nashville, Abingdon, 1996. R.E. Murphy, “Introduction to the Pentateuch,” in NJBC, pp. 3-7. Nicholson, E., The Pentateuch in the Twentieth Century, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1998. J.W. Rogerson, The Pentateuch, Sheffield, Academic Press, 1996. J.-L. Ska, “The Pentateuch,” in W.R. Farmer, (ed.), The International Bible Commentary: An Ecumenical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century, Bangalore, TPI, 1998, 387-395. A.J. Saldarini, “The Pentateuch as Torah in the Jewish Tradition,” in W.R. Farmer, (ed.), The International Bible Commentary: An Ecumenical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century, Bangalore, TPI, 1998, 396-399. J. Van Seters, The Pentateuch: A Social Science Commentary, Sheffield, Sheffield Academic Press, 1999.

Joseph Titus, P.

BS 03 The Historical Books 2 Cr

Bibliography: John Bright, A History of Israel, Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1998. R.B. Coote, Early Israel: A NewPress, 2005; J.D. Watts, Isaiah 1-33, WBC-24, Waco, Texas: Word Books Publisher, 1985; Idem, Isaiah 34-66, WBC-25, Waco, Texas: Word Books Publisher, 1987; D.J. Simondson, Hosea, Josel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Mica, New York: Abingdon Press, 2005; D. Stuart, Hosea-Jonah, WBC-31, Waco, Texas: Word Books Publisher, 1987; R.L. Smith, Micah-Malachi, Waco, Texas: Word Books Publisher, 1984; R.E. Brown, et al., eds., The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, Bangalore: TPI, 1995.

Xavier Terrence T.

BS 04A Prophets II: Exilic and Post Exilic 3 Cr

Stanly Kumar

BS 05 Introduction to the Wisdom Literature 2 Cr

This course proposes to initiate the students into the wisdom writings of the Old Testament. It presumes some familiarity already with Old Testament history and thought. In the beginning, background and preliminary notions about the wisdom movement in general will be provided. Then each of the five “wisdom books” – Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes (Qoheleth), the Wisdom of Ben Sira (Sirach), and the book of Wisdom – is treated in more detail. The purpose of this course is to provide an up-to-date and uncomplicated introduction to this rich and important part of our biblical heritage.

Bibliography: A.R. Ceresko, Introduction to OT: A Liberative Perspective (Revised and Updated Edition), New York: Orbis Books, 2001. __________, Introduction to Old Testament Wisdom. A Spirituality for Liberation, New York: Orbis Books, 1999. J.L. Crenshaw, Old Testament Wisdom: An Introduction, Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1981. A. Di Lella, Alexander, Studies in Ancient Israelites Wisdom, KTAV Publishing House, 1976. John G. Gammie, The Sage in Israel and the Ancient Near East, Winona Lake: Eisenbranus, 1990. Martin Hengel, Judaism and Hellenism: Studies in Their Encounter in Palestine during the Early Hellenistic Period, vol. I, London: SCM Press, 1974. K. Luke, Companion to the Bible. Bible in General & Old Testament, vol. I, Bangalore: TPI, 1993. Roland E. Murphy, The Tree of Life: An Exploration of Biblical Wisdom Literature, New York: Doubleday, 1990. _______, Seven Books of Wisdom, Milwauke: The Bruce Publishing Company, 1960. _______, “Introduction to Wisdom Literature,” in NJBC, Bangalore: TPI, 2005, 447-452. ________, “Wisdom in the OT,” ABD. O’Connor, Kathleen M., The Wisdom Literature, Willington: Michael Glazier, 1988. von Rad, Gerhard, Wisdom in Israel, New York: Abingdon Press, 1972.

Joseph Titus P.

BS 06 Formation of the Gospels 1 Cr

The objective of the course is to explain to the students the three stages of the Gospel formation, namely the Historical Jesus, the Apostolic Tradition and the Gospel Tradition and to make them identify these stages in the Synoptic texts. Making the students understand the complexity of the Synoptic Problem is another concern of the course. A clear exposition of the origin and development of the Modern New Testament Criticism will help the students to take stalk of the progress made by the Biblical scholarship in discovering the Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospels, and to see the evolution of the Historical Critical method comprising of the Textual, Source, Form and Redaction criticisms.

Bibliography: Cf. NJBC, pp. 587, 1130, 1316 and R. E. Brown, An Introduction to the New Testament, Bangalore: TPI, 2004, 123-125; Ref. also C. H. Dodd, The Apostolic Preaching and its Developments, Harper and Brothers, 1944; H. Riesenfeld, The Gospel Tradition, Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1970; G. Theissen, The New Testament, J. Bowden (trans.), London, New York: T & T Clark, 2003.

Stanislas S.

BS 07 Synoptic Gospels I (Infancy & Passion Narrative) 2 Cr

The course provides an initiation to the synoptic study of the text and illustrates the various stages of composition of the passion and infancy narratives. The main points of the study shall be: Infancy Narratives (with a special reference to Mt and Luke), Passion and Resurrection Narratives of the four Gospels. The course would elucidate the interconnection between the Infancy and the passion narratives and the effective communication of the Gospel message embedded in it.

Bibliography: Infancy Narratives:

R.E Brown, The Birth of the Messiah, London: Chapman, 1977; R. E. Brown, “Gospel Infancy Narrative Research from 1976 to 1986: Part I (Matthew).” CBQ 48 (July, 1986), 468-83 also Idem, “Gospel Infancy Narrative Research from 1976 to 1986: Part II (Luke).” CBQ 48 (October, 1986), 660-80; L. Sabourin, “Recent Views on Luke’s Infancy Narratives.” Religious Studies Bulletin 1/1 (1981): 18-25; R. A. Horsley, The Liberation of Christmas. The Infancy Narratives in the Social Context, New York: Crossroad, 1989; H. Hendricks, The Third Gospel for the Third World Vol I: Preface and Infancy Narratives (Lk 1: 1-2: 52), Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 1996; J. K. Elliot, A Synopsis of the Apocryphal Nativity and Infancy Narrative, Leiden: Brill, 2006. L. Legrand, Christmas then and Now. Christmas Meditations, Mumbai: St. Paul, 2000; various articles in the Word is Near You, Vol. 1, Bangalore: St. Peter’s Institute, 2001, 216-423.

Passion and Resurrection Narratives: R. E. Brown, Introduction to the New Testament, Bangalore: TPI, 1997, 55-96 with bibliography, pp 70-73, 93-96; NJBC 1248f; R. E. Brown, The Death of the Messiah, 2 vol., Mumbai: St. Paul’s, 1996 with general bibliography in vol. 1, pp 131-145. W. Horbury, “The Passion Narratives and Historical Criticism,” Theology (1975): 58-71; G.W. E. Nickelsburg, “The Genre and Function of the Markan Passion Narrative,” HTR 73/1/2 (1980):153-184; E. Koskenniemi, K. Nisula and J. Toppari “Wine Mixed with Myrrh (Mark 15.23) and Crurifragium (John 19.31-32): Two Details of the Passion Narratives.” JSNT 27/4 (2005) 379-391; D. Senior, Passion of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (Passion Series vol.1), Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 1985; Idem, , Passion of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark Passion Series vol.2), Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 1984; Idem, Passion of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke (Passion Series vol.3), Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 1992; Idem, Passion of Jesus in the Gospel of John(Passion Series vol.4), Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 1991.

Alfred Joseph A. & Stanly Kumar M.

BS 08 Synoptic Gospels II (Beginning of Jesus Ministry) 2 Cr

The course provides an initiation to the synoptic study of the texts especially on the Baptist’s ministry and the Sermon on the Mount, Miracles and Parables.

Bibliography : For Baptist’s ministry and Sermon on the mount In addition to the bibliography given in NJBC, p. 638, A. George et al., Baptism in the New Testament, London: Chapman, 1965; J. D. G. Dunn, Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Philadelphia: Fortress, 1970; G. R. Beasely-Murray, Baptism in the New Testament, Exeter, 1976. H. D. A. Major, T. W. Manson & C. J. Wright, The Mission and Message of Jesus. London: MacMillan & Co. Ltd., 1940, and Commentaries. G Vann, The Temptations of Jesus, Collins, 1966; U. Mauser: Christ in the Wilderness, SCM Press, I963; E. Best. The Temptation and the Passion, SNTMS2, CUP, 1965; B. Gerhardsson, The Testing of God’s son, Lund, 1966; Good News and Witness, TPI, 1975, 3-45; Mission in the Bible, 37-63; H.D Betz, The Sermon on the Mount (Hermeneia), 1984; J. Lambrecht, The sermon on the Mount (GNS),Wilmington, 1985; Art. : “Sermon on the Mount” in ABDict. J. Jeremias, The Sermon on the Mount, Bangalore: TPI 1964; Jeevadhara special issues on “Good News to the poor” (July-August)1973; “Rich and Poor” (September 1978); Liberation (March 1983); Several papers on G.M Soares Prabhu in Collected Writings of George M. Soares –Prabhu, Vol. 1 and 2 Pune, 1999; J. Pathrapanckal, The Christian Programme. A Theological and Pastoral Study of the Sermon on the Mount, Bangalore: Dharmaram, 1999.

Prema Vakkayil, csst

BS 08A Synoptic Gospels III : Miracles and Parables of Jesus 2 Cr

The course deals with the Parables and Miracles of Jesus taking into consideration the perspective of each Synoptic Gospel.

Bibliography : See NJBC p. 1364/57 updated in R.E. Brown, Introduction to the New Testament, Bangalore: TPI, 2000, p. 132 n.12. for Miracles, see NJBC, 1369/89 to which can be added J. Kallas, The Significance of the Gospel Miracles, London: SPCK, 1961; and the articles on “Miracle” (OT and NT) in Anchor Bible Dictionary. As works of popularisation: C. Hargreaves, The Miracles of Jesus, Madras: CLS, 1964; De Groot, The Bible on Miracles, St Norbert Press Abbey, 1966. G. Theissen, The Miracle Stories of the Early Christian Tradition, London, T & T Clark, 1983.

From Indian viewpoint: see G. Soares Prabhu, 3 papers in Collected Writings, vol. 3, Pune, 2003; L. Legrand, “Christ’s Miracles as Social Work”, IES 1 (1962), pp. 218-245 (=The Word is near you, vol. 2, 9-26).

L. Legrand & Stanislas S.

BS 09 The Acts of the Apostles 1 Cr

It initiates the students to a comprehensive reading of the Book of Acts. Special emphasis will be laid on the study of the Kerygmatic speeches, the narrative of Paul’s conversion, Cornelius episode, the Council of Jerusalem, Paul’s farewell speech at Miletus and Mission Impetus etc.

Bibliography: R. J. Dillon, “Acts of the Apostles,” NJBC 44, 722- 815, especially the extensive bibliography on p. 722. F. F. Bruce, The Book of the Acts, NICNT, Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmann, 1988; E. Haenchen, The Acts of the Apostles, London: Blackwell, 1971; E. Franklin, Christ the Lord: A Study on the Purpose and Theology of Luke- Acts, Philadelphia: Westminster, 1975; E. F. Harrison, Interpreting Acts: The Expanding Church, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986; L. Legrand, Mission in the Bible, Pune: Ishvani, 1994; F. K. Lake (ed.), The Beginning of Christianity, vol. 5, 140-151 392- 402; J. A. Fitzmyer, The Acts of the Apostles, AB 31, New York: Doubleday,1998.

Alfred Joseph A.

BS 10 The Gospel and the Letters of John 2 Cr

This course is devised to give a detailed analysis of the text and the principle themes of the Gospel of John, and a general introduction to the Johannine Epistles. First, a number of important introductory questions will be dealt with, and it will be followed by the study of selected texts from the Johannine Gospel. A careful exegesis of the text will be given to make the students familiar with the Johannine understanding and presentation of the Christian message. There will be a balance between close analysis of individual texts and an examination of the narrative development of the whole gospel.

Bibliography:a) The Gospel According to John: G.R. Beasley-Murray, John, WBC 36. Waco: Word Books, 1987; J.H. Bernard, Gospel According to St. John, ICC, ed. A.H. McNeile, Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1928; L. Bouyer, The Fourth Gospel, trans. Burner, P. Westminster: The New Man Press, 1964; W.D. Chamberlain, “The Need of Man: The Atonement in the Fourth Gospel,” Int 2 (1956) 157-166; D. Guthrie, “John,” in The Bible Commentary Revised, ed. D. Guthrie et al. (London: Varsity Press, 1970) 932-945; F.J. Moloney, “Johannine Theology,” in NJBC, eds. R. E. Brown et al. (Banglore: TPI, 2002) 1417-1420; R.E. Brown, The Community of the Beloved Disciple. New York: Paulist Press, 1979; J.W. Bowker, “The Origin and Purpose of St. John’s Gospel.” NTS 11 (1964–65) 398–408; R. Schnackenburg, The Gospel According to St. John (E. Tr. K. Smyth). 3 vols. HTCNT. London: Burns & Oates, 1968, 1980, 1982; R. Schnackenburg, Christian Existence in the New Testament, vol. 2, Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 1969; J. Maniparampil, Reading the Fourth Gospel, Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2004. b) The Johannine Epistles: K. Grayston, The Johannine Epistles. New Century Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co./London: Marshall, Morgan & Scott, 1984; A. Plummer, The Epistles of S. John. With Notes, Introduction and Appendices. The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1884.

James Kurianal

BS 11 Pauline Corpus I 3 Cr

The Course focuses on the literary form of Letters in the Antiquity and in the New Testament and pays attention on the main stages of the development of Paul’s thought. The selected passages give a survey of the contents of the epistles in their totality with reference to Paul’s apostolic concern and the development of his theology. The study of the text will open a synthetic exposition of Paul’s views on basic points, such as eschatology, apostolate, bodily resurrection, charism, faith, sin, etc., and its relevance to Cultural and Religious context.

Bibliography: G. Bornkamm, Paul, London: Harper & Row, 1975; J. A. Fitzmyer, ”Paul”, NJBC 79, 1329-1337; Idem, “Introduction to the NT Epistles”, NJBC 45, 768-771; E. Lohse, The New Testament Environment, (trans. J. E. Steeley), London: SCM Press, 1976; J. M. O’ Connor, Paul: A Critical Life, New York: Oxford University Press, 1996; Idem, Paul the Letter Writer, His world, His options, His skills, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1995; J. E. Stambaugh, and D. L. Balch, The New Testament in its Social Environment, Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1986; W. G. Doty, Letters in Primitive Christianity, Philadelphia, Fortress Press, 1973; A. J. Malherbe, Ancient Epistolary Theorists, Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1988; D. F. Watson, “Rhetorical Criticism of the Pauline Epistles Since 1975,” Currents in Research 3 (1995): 219-248; D. E. Aune (ed.), Greco-Roman Literature and the New Testament, Atlanta: Georgia, Scholars Press, 1988, 85-106.

Letters:

J. A. Fitzmyer, Romans, AB, New York, Doubleday, 1993; C. E. B. Cranefield Romans 1-8 and Edinburg: T&T Clark, 1980; C. E. B. Cranefield, Romans 9-16, ICC, London T&T Clark, 2004; R. Jewett, Romans, Hermeneia, Minnapolis: Fortress Press, 2007; D. J. Moo, The Epistle to the Romans, NICNT, Grand Rapids, Michigan, W. B. Eerdmans, 1996. J. L. Martyn, Galatians, AB 33a, New York: Doubleday, 1997; F. J. Matera, Galatians, SP, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 1992; H. D. Betz, Galatians: A Commentary on Paul’s letter to the Churches in Galatia, Hermeneia, Philadelphia: Fortress, 1979; B. Byrne, Galatians and Romans, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2010; A. Plummer, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Second Epistle of St Paul to the Corinthians, ICC, Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1999; A.C. Thiselton, The First Epistle to theCorinthians, NIGTC, Michigan: W. B. Eerdmans, 2000; J. A. Fitzmyer, First Corinthians, AB 32, New York: Doubleday, 2008; A. J. Malherbe, The Letters to the Thessalonians, AB 32B, New York: Doubleday, 2000; F. F. Bruce, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, WBC 45, Texas: Word Books, 1982; C. A. Wanamaker, The Epistles to the Thessalonians: A Commentary on the Greek Text, NIGTC, Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans, 1990.

Alfred Joseph A.

BS 11A Pauline Corpus II 2 Cr

The course introduces the Pauline and the deutero-Pauline letters and offers exegetical studies on some selected key texts highlighting the theology and other major issues dominant in these letters.

Bibliography: G. D. Fee, Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, NICNT, Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans, 1995; I .H. Marshall, The Epistle to the Philippians, London: Epworth Commentaries, 1991; B. Byrne, “The Letter to the Philippians,” NJBC 48: 791-797; C. E. Arnold, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon, Michigan: Zondervan, 2002; J.A. Fitzmyer, “The Letter to the Philemon,” NJBC 52, 869-870; Idem, The Letter to Philemon: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary, AB 34 C, New York: Doubleday, 2000; E. Lohse, A Commentary on the Epistle to the Colossians and to Philemon, Hermeneia, Philadelphia: Fortress, 1988; J. D.G. Dunn, The Epistles to the Colossians and to Philemon: A Commentary on the Greek Text, NIGTC, Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans, 1996; R. M. Wilson, A Critical And Exegetical Commentary on Colossians and Philemon, ICC, London: T&T Clark, 2005; F.F. Bruce, The Epistle to the Colossians, to Philemon and to Ephesians, NICNT, Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans, 1984; M. Barth, Ephesians, AB 34, 34a. 2 vols. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1974; P.J. Kobelski, “The Letter to the Ephesians,” NJBC: 55, 883-890; C. E. Arnold, Ephesians, ZECNT 10, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010; E. Best, A Commentary on the Firstand Second Epistle to the Thessalonians, HNTC, New York: Harper & Row, 1972; C.H. Giblin, The Second Letter to the Thessalonians, NJBC 53, 871-875; I .H. Marshall, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, NCBC, Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans, 1983; G. D. Fee, The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians, NICNT, Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans, 2009.

See the Bibliographies at the end of each letter in R. E. Brown, Introduction to the New Testament, Bangalore: TPI, 2000.

Stanislas S.

BS 12 Pastoral Letters 1 Cr

This course gives a pastoral orientation to the students in the background of the pastoral perspective found in the first and the second letters to Timothy and the letter to Titus. The pseudo-Pauline character, the literary genre, the occasion and the context, the theology and the ethics of the letters are dealt with. The course envisages a brief exegesis of the three letters as well.

Bibliography: In addition to the Bibliography in NJBC, p. 891, cf. Bassler, J. M., 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus, ANTC, New York: Abingdon Press, 1996; R. E. Brown, An Introduction to the New Testament, Bangalore: TPI, 2004; Davies, M., The Pastoral Epistles, Epworth Commentaries, London: Epworth Press, 1996; D. N. Freedman ( ed.), The Anchor Bible Dictionary, New York: Doubleday, 1992; D. Guthrie, The Pastoral Epistles, TNTC, Grand Rapids: Eerdmans; Leicester, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 1990 (rev. ed.); Hawthorne, G. F. et al. (ed.), Dictionary of Paul and his Letters, IVP Academic: Intervarsity Press, 1993; L. T. Johnson, The First and Second Letters to Timothy: a new translation with introduction and commentary, AB 35A, New York: Doubleday, 2001; J. N. Kelly, A Commentary on the Pastoral Epistles: I Timothy, II Timothy, Titus. Black’s New Testament Commentaries, London: 1963; I. H. Marshall, The Pastoral Epistles, ICC, Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1999. Twomey, J., The PastoralEpistles through the centuries, Blackwell Bible Commentaries, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, 2009; and other commentaries.

Alfred Joseph A.

BS 13 Epistles of St. James, Peter & Jude 1 Cr

Epistle of St. James gathers momentum in the Biblical realm and research with the advent of modern contextual approaches to the Bible. This particular course mainly attempts to analyse the theology, date and composition, authorship and literary form of the letter. The course also analyses the epistle from the perspective of wisdom literature for its composition and theology. This course introduces to the students the two letters of St. Peter and the letter of Jude. Some Key texts are taken up for exegetical study.

Bibliography : Adamson, J. B. The Epistle of James. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1976;Baker, W. R.Personal Speech-Ethics in the Epistle of James. Tübingen: Mohr, 1995; Johnson, L. T. The Letter of James. Garden City: Doubleday, 1995; Tamez, E. The Scandalous Message of James: Faith without Works is Dead. New York: Crossroad, 1990. Achtemeier, P. J., 1 Peter, Eldon TayEep (ed.), Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1996. Best, E., 1 Peter, London: Oliphants, 1971. Brown, R. E., AnIntdocution to the New Testament, Bangalore: TPI, 2004. Elliott, J.H., 1 Peter, A New Translation with R. J., 1 Peter, WBC 49, Dallas, Texas: Word Books Publishers, 1988.

Joseph Titus

BS 14 Epistle to the Hebrews 1 Cr

This course addresses the introductory questions such as authorship, date of composition, purpose and literary genre of the Epistle to the Hebrews. The course aims to investigate the structure and theology of this epistle. In an epistle like Hebrews, a correct understanding of the structure is decisive in deciphering its message. We try to explore the theology of the epistle: Son of God superior to the angels, but became man; priesthood of Christ: priest according to the order of Melchizedek; the once for all selfsacrifice of Christ; Christ as the mediator of the New Covenant; necessity of faith; Christian way of living.

Bibliography: A.H. Attridge, The Epistle to the Hebrews, Hermeneia, Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1989. P. Ellingworth The Epistle to the Hebrews, A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentaries, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 1991; C.R. Koester, Hebrews. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary, AB 36, New York: Doubleday, 2001. W.L. Lane, Hebrews, WBC, 2 vols. Dallas: Word Books, 1991.

James Kurianal

BS 15 The Book of Revelation 1 Cr

Studied as the impact of the Paschal Mystery on History and Cosmos.

Bibliography: P.A. Abir, The Cosmic Conflict of the Church, Frankfurt, 1995; W.J. Harrington, Revelation, Collegeville, 1993; P.S. Minear, I Saw a New Earth, Washington, 1968; H. Richards, What the spirit says to the Church, London, 1967; E. Schusler Fiorenza, Revelation: Vision of a Just World, Minneapolis, 1991.

Prema Vakkayil, csst

BS 16 Elements of New Testament Greek 2 Cr

The course aims at enabling the students to read New Testament passages in Greek. It also familiarises them with several Greek expressions which are important for biblical and theological studies.

James Kurianal

BS 17 Biblical Hebrew 1Cr

The course aims at enabling the students to read Old Testament texts in Hebrew. It also familiarizes them with several Hebrew expressions which are important for biblical and theological studies.

Joseph Titus P.

II. Systematic Theology (ST)

ST 01 Introduction to Theology 1 Cr

An initiation into the nature and method of theology, giving the background in which theology is born and a brief outline of its history leading up to the present day and finally a vision of the pastoral dimension of the study of theology.

Bibliography: A. Nichols, The Shape of Catholic Theology: An Introduction to Its Sources,Principles and History, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1991; R. Schreiter, Construction Local Theologie,Maryknoll: Orbis, 1994. G. Macy, Theology and the New Histories.Maryknoll: Orbis, 1998.

Abraham Giri Raju.

ST 02 Theology of Revelation 2 Cr

“Dei Verbum” begins its consideration of revelation from the experience of the community (“What we have seen and heard”), from an actual event, which has taken place in the community. Following this method, this treatise begins with the community in Indian context, to which the revelation is today addressed through the Christians. For religious India, revelation is not primarily conceptual but an experience of the Divine. Hence, Revelation in Christ is presented as the fulfillment of this need for fuller experience of the Divine that exists in the Indian souls.

Bibliography: R. Latourelle, Theology of Revelation, Bangalore: TPI, 1972. R. Swinburne, Revelation: From Metaphor to Analogy. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1992. John Haught, Mysteryand Promise: A Theology of Revelation, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1993. G. Fackre, The Doctrine of Revelation: A Narrative Interpretation Edinburgh: University Press, 1997.

Abraham Giri Raju

ST 03 Theology of Faith 1 Cr

“The obedience of faith must be given to God who reveals” (DV5) Starting from this, the students are shown that faith is co-relative of Divine Revelation and fundamental to Christian life. (Trent: “Faith is the beginning of salvation without it, it is impossible to come to the communication of the sons of God”) To achieve this they are led to reflect on their faith commitment in the light of sacred scripture and the living experience of the community of various periods.

Abraham Giri Raju

ST 04 Christology and Soteriology 3 Cr

The traditional Christological doctrines of the Church are studied according to the gradual development till the high mark of Chalcedon (451 AD) is reached. Further reflection brings us up to date with a deeper and modern understanding of Jesus in his genuine humanity with a human consciousness, human freedom, limitations etc., without denying his divinity even a little bit, which is in keeping with Chalcedon’s balance. Soteriology (Christ’s saving work) is treated only in a general way leaving the intricacies to Scripture, Ecclesiology and Sacramental theology. Indian concept of Avatara is compared with Christian concept of Incarnation; Indian concept of Soteriology as found in Indian religions is considered briefly.

Bibliography: Ian Sobrino: Christology at the Cross Roads; Gerald O’Collins: 1. Interpreting Jesus 2.. What they are saying about Jesus 3. Jesus Risen 4. The Cross Today; Grillmeier: Christ in the Christian Tradition; P. Schoonenberg: The Christ; W. Kasper: Jesus the Christ; L. Boff: 1. A. Jesus Christ the Liberator 2. Passion of Christ; Pope Benedict XVI: Jesus of Nazareth; B. J. Lee: The Galilean Jewishness of Jesus; (ed) J. H. Charlesworth: Images of Jesus Today; H. Staffner: The Significance of Jesus in Asia; Ben Witherington III: 1. The Christology of Jesus; 2. The Jesus Quest; R. Brown: An Introduction to NT Christology; D. J. Goergen: 1. Jesus of Christian History 2. Jesus Son of God, Son of Mary Immanuel; J. K. Fitzmyer: A Christological Catechism; B. J. Cookie: God’s Beloved; F. H. Emerson: The Man from Nazareth as his Contemporaries Saw Him; Fraser Watts: Jesus Psychology (2007). (ed) Robert E. Berkey & Sarah A. Edwards: Christological Perspectives.

Joseph Francis B.

ST 05 Trinity 2 Cr

The Trinitarian Mystery seen in general from the Sacred Scripture and in particular according to its development through the centuries in the Church focuses its attention on its relevance to one’s spiritual life and apostolate. The idea of divine triad and the concept of Trimurthi is discussed briefly and compared with Christian doctrine of Trinity.

Bibliography: Anthony, K., The Trinity of Love, Wilmington, Michigan: Michael Glacier, 1989. Arendzen J. P., The Holy Trinity, London: Sheed & Wards, 1937. Bhagyanathan, J.F., Humans in God-Given World, Bangalore: St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute Publications, 2001. Bilaniuk, P., Theology and Economy of the Holy Spirit, Bangalore: Dharmaram, 1980. Boff, L., Trinity and Society, London: Burns & Oats, 1988. Byrne, J.M. (ed.), The Christian Understanding of God Today, Dublin: Columba Press, 1993. Cantwell, L., The Theology of the Trinity, Cork: Mercier Press, 1969. Coffey, D., Deus Trinitas: The Doctrine of the Triune God, New York: Oxford University Press, 1999.

Thomas K. J.

ST 06 Ecclesiology 3 Cr

This course on Ecclesiology gives the concept and scope of Ekklsia. The historical development of the nature and mission of the Church from its New Testament origins to the teaching of the Second Vatican Council and Post-Vatican developments are dealt with. It is centered on the theme of ‘communion’ and presents mostly the Church as the community born out of Resurrection. The mystery of the Church is seen in its various dimensions: Trinitarian, Christological, Pneumatological, Historical and Missiological. The Church is understood as the people of the new covenant and it is presented as a pilgrim witness to holiness and mission.

Bibliography: Brown, R., Et Alii (Eds), Peter In The New Testament, New York, 1974. Congar, Y., Lay People In The Church, London, 1960. Congar, Y., Tradition And Traditions, London 1996. Dulles, A., A Church To Believe In, New York, 1982. Dulles, A., Models Of The Church, New York, 1974. Dulles, A., The Resilient Church, Garden City, 1977. Hamer, J., The Church Is A Communion, London, 1964. Harington, D., Light Of All Nations, Wilmington, 1982. Hebblethwaite, P., Theology Of The Church, Cork, 1969. Hill, E., Ministry And Authority In The Catholic Church, London, 1988. Kloppenburg, B., The Ecclesiology Of Vatican II, Chicago, 1974.

Thomas K. J.

ST 07 Ecumenism 1 Cr

The search for Christian unity is one of the principal concerns of the Church. The course on ecumenism deals with the history of modern ecumenical movement and highlights the need for ecumenical formation. A brief introduction to various Catholic documents on Ecumenism is made.

Bibliography: Amalorpavadass, S. (Ed.), Ecumenism In Perspective, Bangalore, 1976. Anderson, G. Justification By Faith - Lutherans And Catholics In Dialogue VII, Minneapolis, 1985. Bea, A. The Unity Of Christians, New York, 1963. Birmele, A. (Ed.), Local Ecumenism, Strasbourg, 1984. Brown, R. The Ecumenical Revolution: An Interpretation Of The Catholic-Protestant Dialogue, London, 1969. Burgers, J. (Ed.), In Search Of Christian Unity, Minneapolis, 1991. Commission For Ecumenism And Dialogue, CBCI, Guidelines For Ecumenism, New Delhi, 2000. Congar, Y. Ecumenism And The Future Of The Church, Chicago, 1967. Pathil, K. Ecumenism: Unity In Diversity, Bangalore, 2006. Lossky, N. Et Al. (Eds.), Dictionary Of The Ecumenical Movement, Geneva, 1991.

Thomas K. J.

ST 08 Mariology 2 Cr

The course on Mary clarifies in the light of Scripture and Tradition the position and role of Mary in the Salvation History. It looks into the various situations and reasons in which a proper study on Mary emerged. It deals with a proper exegesis of the direct and indirect Marian passages in the OT and in the NT, Mary in Patristic Tradition, Marian Dogmas, Mary in Islam and Marian Devotion. While giving due importance to its integral connection to Christology, this course tries to eliminate the emotional and overenthusiastic attitude towards Mary and Marian Devotion.

Bibliography: Brown, R. E., Mary in the New Testament, Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1978; Brown, R. E., The Birth of the Messiah, London: G. Chapman, 1977; Brown, R. E., The Virginal Conception and the Resurrection of Jesus, London: Geoffrey Chapman, 1974; Dictionary of Mary, Mumbai: St Pauls, 2006; Gambero, L., Mary and the Fathers of theChurch, San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1999; Laurentine, R., Mary’s Place in the Church, London: Burns and Oats, 1965; Neuner, J., Mary: Mother of the Saviour, Bangalore: TPI, 2004; O’ Meara, T., Mary in Protestant and Catholic Theology, N. Y.: Sheed& Word, 1966; Perera, J. D., Mary in the Bible and in the Tradition of the Church, Bangalore: ATC, 2000; Rahner, K., Mary, Mother of the Lord. New York: Herder, 1964; Sammelroth, O., Mary, Archetype of the Church, Dublin: Gill & Sons, 1964; Schillebeeckx, E., Mary: The Mother of Redemption, London: Sheed& Ward, 1964; Tavard, G. H.,The Thousand Faces of the Virgin Mary, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1996; Thurien, M., Mother of the Lord, London: Burns & Oats, 1963.

Xavier Terrence T.

ST 09 Theology of Sacraments 2 Cr

Sacraments are the means of man’s encounter with God. They are vital actions of the Church in the process of its self-realisation as the sacrament of Jesus Christ, and hence they become efficacious for human salvation. Christ the prime sacrament takes concrete form in the individual sacraments and through these, affects the faithful. The course intends to study sacraments as an ecclesial celebration in the mystery of the salvific reality, which actualises the redemption and becomes an ecclesial manifestation of God’s love for us.

Bibliography: George Worgul, From Magic to Metaphor: A Validation of Christian Sacrament, New York: Paulist, 1980. Jose Saraiva Martins, The Sacraments of the New Alliance, Bangalore: TPI, 1988. Herbert Vorgrimler, Sacramental Theology, Trans. Linda Maloney, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1992. Kenan Osborne, Christian Sacraments in a Postmodern World: A Theology for the Third Millennium, New York: Paulist, 1999.

Romav Saver Fernandes

ST 10 Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation 1 Cr

This course deals with the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation – the two of the three sacraments which form the Sacraments of Christian Initiation – in order to show the inter-relatedness of these means of grace. The biblical, historical, dogmatic and pastoral dimensions of these two sacraments will help us understand them better and approach them with conviction.

Bibliography: T. A. Marsh, Gift of Community; Baptism and Confirmation, Liturgical Press: Collegeville, 1990, Minnesota; J. Martos, Doors to the Sacred: A Historical Introduction to Sacraments in the Catholic Church, New York: Doubleday & Co, 1982; B. Neunhauser, Baptism and Confirmation, New York, Herder & Herder, 1964; E. Schlink, The Doctrine of Baptism, St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1972.

Abraham Giri Raju

ST 11 The Eucharist 3 Cr

The Eucharist is the culmination and centre of all sacraments and indeed of the whole Christian life. It occupies the central place in the life of the Church because it contains Christ himself with his work of salvation. This deals with the question of Christ’s Real Presence and presents the Eucharist in its various dimensions as Memorial, Meal, Sacrifice etc.

Bibliography: Chauvet, L.-M., Symbol and Sacrament: A Sacramental Reinterpretation of Christian Existence, (trans.) Patrick Madigan and Madeleine Beaumont, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1995. Chenderlin, Fritz, Do This as My Memorial, Analecta Biblica 99, Rome: Biblical Institute, 1982. Clark, Francis, The Eucharistic Sacrifice and the Reformation, London: Darton Longman and Todd, 1960. Moloney, R., The Eucharist, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1995. Power, N. David, Sacrament: The Language of God’s Giving, New York: Crossroad Publishing Company, 1999. Power, N. David, The Eucharistic Mystery: Revitalizing theTradition, Dublin: Gill and Macmillan, 1992. Rubin, Miri, Corpus Christi: The Eucharist in Late Medieval Culture, Cambridge: University Press, 1991.

A Lawrence

ST 12 Ministry (Holy Orders) 2 Cr

The “ministerial” situation today and the problem of discovering an adequate terminology; the ministry from Old Testament and New Testament and from the early Church with special emphasis on the emergence of special ministries and their evolution in the history of the Church are discussed. This leads to real reflection on the sacrament of orders of which the episcopate is the apex. Ecumenical dimensions, the mutual recognition of ministries and the question of the ministry of women are also studied.

Bibliography: Areeplackal, J., Spirit and Ministries, Bangalore, 1990; Bartlett, D. L.,Ministry in the New Testament, Minneapolis, 1993. Bernier, P., Ministry In The Church, Connecticut, 1992. Brown, R., Priest And Bishop: Biblical Reflections, London, 1970. Cochini, Christian, The Apostolic Origins Of Priestly Celibacy, San Francisco, 1990. Congar, Y., Priest And Layman, London, 1967. Cooke, B., Ministry To Word And Sacrament, Philadelphia, 1976. Dunn, Patrick, Priesthood, New York, 1990. Edmond, H., Ministry And Authority In The Catholic Church, London, 1988. Galot, J., Theology Of The Priesthood, San Francisco, 1986.

Thomas K.J.

ST 13 God-Man-World Theology 2 Cr

The treatise critically examines our attitudes towards the World, the self and God. It includes a very brief comparative study of various philosophies that lead to the adoption of a certain attitude in one’s life and concludes with the specific Christian answer to man and his problems as described in “Gaudium et Spes”. The world and its creation alongwith relevant ecological considerations; man and his origin; his fall and the nature of Original sin are dealt with in the context of the consequences to an attitude towards God, Man and the World.

Bibliography: Athappilly, Sebastian. Mystery and Destiny of the Human Person: A Theological Anthropology. Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2007; Joseph Francis, B. God-Man-World: Christian Anthropology. Bangalore: St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute Publications, 2001; Korsmeyer, Jerry D. Evolution & Eden: Balancing Original Sin and Contemporary Science. New York: Paulist Press, 1998; Kuttianimattathil, Jose. Theological Anthropology: A Christian Vision of Human Beings. Bangalore: TPI, 2009; Rahner, Karl. Hominisation: The Evolutionary Origin of Man as a Theological Problem. Freiburg: Herder, 1965; Scheffczyk, L. Creation and Providence, New York: Herder and Herder, 1970; Schoonenberg, Covenant and Creation. Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame, 1969; Vandervelde, G. Original Sin: Two Major Trends in Contemporary Roman Catholic Reinterpretation. Amsterdam: Rodopi N.V., 1975.

Henry Jose, msfs

ST 14 The Theology of Grace (Pneumatology) 3 Cr

The processes of Justification and sanctification are intimately connected with the activity of the Holy Spirit and are a gift of God. They are an invitation to enter into a dialogue relationship, the initiative to which is always from God leading us into a familial and intimate relationship with God. The oriental and Indian perspectives are touched upon briefly. Oriental theology of Grace as well as brief comparative study of Grace in Bhagavad Gita, Saivasiddhanta and Virasaivism are undertaken.

Bibliography: E. Dreyer; Manifestations of Grace; L. Bermejo: The Spirit of Life; Valles Carlos: Faith For Justice; B. Huebsch: A Spirituality of Wholeness, the New Look at Grace; Piet Fransen: 1. Divine Grace & Man +2. The New Life of Grace; J. Jaswant Raj: Grace in Saivasiddhanta; (ed) C.M Vadakkakara: Divine Grace and Human Response

Joseph Francis B.

ST 15 Eschatology 2 Cr

A Christian understanding of death and what follows it, namely, particular judgement, purgatorial maturation, hell or heaven are examined. The Resurrection, Parousia and Final Judgement are all examined in the light of the teaching of Scripture and the Church’s tradition. The aim is predominantly pastoral.

Bibliography: L. Bermejo: Light Beyond Death; R. Moody: Life After Life; P.C. Phan: Responses to 101 Questions on Death and Eternal Life; Kramer: The Art of Dying; J.P. Prevost: How to Read the Apocalypse; C.S. Lewis: The Great Divorce; Kubler-Ross: Death and Dying

Joseph Francis B.

ST 16 Pastoral Care and Anointing of the Sick 1 Cr

This is a theological and eminently a pastoral course, reflecting on the Sacrament of Anointing of the sick and the pastoral practices connected with the care of the sick and the dying. The Church’s documents in this connection would be commented on.

Bibliography: J.L.Empereur, Prophetic Anointing: God’s Call to the Sick and the Elderly and the Dying, Wilmington: Glazier, 1982. John Ziegler, Let Them Anoint the Sick, Collegeville: The Liturgical Press, 1987. A. Daniel, Toward a Theology of Healing and Wholeness, Leuven: OnvitgegevenProefschrift, 1993. Martin Dudley, & Geoffrey Rowell (ed). The Oil of Gladness: The Anointing in the Christian Tradition. London: SCM, 1993. esp. pp. 46-129.

Abraham Giri Raju

ST 17 Theology of Laity 1 Cr

This course offers to the students the history of the status of the Laity in the Church. Due attention is given to the understanding of the Second Vatican Council on the role and responsibility of the Laity. In addition, the obligations and the rights of the Laity according to the Code of Canon Law and the modern trends will be treated briefly.

Bibliography: Vatican II, Apostolicam Actuositatem, November 18, 1965; Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, November 21, 1964; Vatican II, Gaudium et Spes, December 7, 1965; Vatican II, Ad Gentes, 41, December 7, 1965; Code of Canon Law, Bangalore: TPI, 1983; Aguirre, Alfonso, Christ Layman: Towards Renewal of Theology for the Laity in the Church, Malatte: Asian Social Institute, 1986; Arribas, Angel Sanz, Laity and the Religious: Toward the Church of the Future, Quezon City: Claretian Publications, 1988; Congar, Yves, Lay People in the Church, Manila: Bookmark, 1957; Congar, Yves, Laity Church and World, London: Geoffrey Bles, 1960; Brena, Jess S, Laity Today: Vocation Formation and Mission, Mysore: St Philomena’s, 1987; Flood, Edmund, Laity Today and Tomorrow, New York: Paulist Press, 1987; Rodrigues, Antonio F X, Sophia:Theology For The Laity An Introduction To The Study Of Theology, Austin Town, Banga: I.J.A Publications, 1991; Lakeland, Paul, The Liberation of the Laity in Search of an Accountable Church, London: Continuum, 2003; Philip, Louis, Role and Responsibility of the Laity and the Clergy: in the Mission Context, Vatican: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2005; Pusparajam, A and Selvaraj, X D,eds, Laity in the Church Identity and Mission in India Today, Bangalore: Asian Tarding Corporation, 2010.

Xavier Terrence

III. Moral Theology (MT)

MT 01 Fundamental Moral Theology 4 Cr

This course deals with nature and function of Christian ethics and historical development of moral theology. A detailed study onthe source, meaning and limits of moral norms, basic norms of morality, human acts, human law, conscience, sin and conversion assists the students to have some clarity to the fundamental moral norms. We discuss also how to integrate the scripture and the mysteries of faith into moral reflection. Faith and human resources are constitutive elements of discovering the moral demands of being human. The relationship between the theological sources of faith – Scripture, Jesus and the Church – and moral life is insisted very much during this course.

Bibliography: Gula, Richard M. What Are They Saying about Moral Norms? Mahwah, N.J.: Paulist Press, 1982; ———. Reason Informed by Faith: Foundations of Catholic Morality. Mahwah, N.J.: Paulist Press, 1989; Hoose, Bernard, ed. Christian Ethics: An Introduction. London: Continuum, 2003; Pazhayampallil, Thomas. Pastoral Guide, Vol. I. Bangalore: KJC Publications, 1995.

Anthony Raj A. & Richard Britto

MT 02 Virtues 2 Cr

This course on “Theological Virtues” clarifies in the light of Scripture, Catechism of the Catholic Church and Second Vatican Council Documents the role and the relevance of virtues, in particular the theological virtues of faith, hope and charity in the life of a Christian. Special attention is paid to the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae. It helps the students to understand virtues as fundamental to lead a good Christian and human life.

Bibliography: Christians Among the Virtues: Theological Conversations with Ancient and Modern Ethics. Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame, 1997; Hursthouse, R.. On Virtue Ethics. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999; MacIntyre, Alasdair, After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory. London: Duckworth, 1999. Pazhayampallil, T.. Pastoral Guide, Vol. I. Bangalore: KJC Publications, 1995; Swanton, C. Virtue Ethics: A Pluralistic View. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003.

Richard Britto

MT 03 God’s Law for Man (Commandments) 2 Cr

General introduction to the Decalogue: call and response. The Commandments of God as expressions of love and fidelity and man’s response in terms of worship and adoration: worship of One True God (1st Commandment); adoration and reverence to God’s holy Name (2nd) Commandment; worship of God on holy and feast days (3rd Commandment)

Anthony Raj A.

MT 04 Indian Civil Law 1 Cr

Source of Law: Customs, Common Law, Equity Legislations, Precedents. Law of Contracts: Indian Contract Act 1872: Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Capacity, Consent, Lawful objects. Brief Introduction to the following topics: Principles of natural justice – Law relating to trusts and registration of societies – (Trusts Act and Societies Registration Act) – Indian Marriage Laws – Law relating to wills.

Patrick D’ Souza

MT 05 Christian Marriage 3 Cr

Christian marriage viewed from dogmatic, moral, canonical and pastoral aspects: Marriage in the light of the 1983 Code and recent jurisprudence; declaration of nullity and dissolution of matrimonial bond; emphasis on moral and pastoral aspects of marriage and marital problems

Patrick Xavier

MT 06 Justice, Peace and Social Concerns 4 Cr

We study and analyse the moral concept of social justice in the light of the social teachings of the Universal Church with a special reference to FABC documents and CBCI documents. We deal with Catholic teaching on property; work; ownership; contracts; violation of justice and restitution; rights and obligations of employers and employees. Current social issues such as Globalisation; Ecology and Human Responsibility; Option for the poor; Global Justice; and World Peace and Harmony are also dealt with.

Bibliography: Jones, C. Global Justice. Defending Cosmopolitanism. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001; Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Justice and Peace: An Ever Present Challenge. Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2004; ————. Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2004; Synod of Bishops. “Justice in the World (November 30, 1971).” Acta Apostolicae Sedis 63 (1971): 923-942; Pogge, T., (ed.) Global Justice. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers, 2001;

Patrick Xavier & Anthony Raj A.

MT 07 Sacrament of Reconciliation 4 Cr

Scriptural, dogmatic, moral, canonical and pastoral aspect of the Sacrament of Penance; call of Christ to conversion, the nature and necessity of conversion, the ecclesial dimension of the sacrament of reconciliation. The virtue of penance, the community dimension of the rite and jurisdiction in Law and practice.

Anthony Raj A., A.M.A. Lawrence & Patrick Xavier

MT 08 Bio-Ethics (Com. 5) 2 Cr

Importance and dignity of man’s life; Medical ethics and duty to protect and preserve life; Christian view of sickness and health care; care of the sick and the dying and the role of the physician and the medical personnel in illicit and unethical practices; euthanasia, procured abortion, sterilisation, genetic manipulation and the morality of human experimentation.

Patrick Xavier

MT 09 Obedience and Truthfulness (Comm. 4 & 8) 1 Cr

This course deals with the 4th and 8th commandments. Detailed study on these two commandments will highlight the importance and duties related to these commandments. Several dimensions of honouring one’s parents are explained. The definition and the demands of truth are made clear based on Biblical texts. The concept of lie and the gravity of the sin of lie; the basis and nature of secret and the obligation arising from secrecy; the moral concepts of honour and fame and the offences against these are treated during the course time.

Bibliography: Catechism of the Catholic Church. Bangalore: Theological Publications in India, 1994, nos. 2197-2257 & 2464-2513; Hoose, Bernard, ed. Christian Ethics: An Introduction. London: Continuum, 2003, pp.266-276; Smedes Lewis B. Mere Morality. Michigan: Grand Rapids, 1983.

Anthony Raj A.

MT 10 Human Rights 1 Cr

In this course we will be dealing with the sources, development and principles of catholic social teachings. We discuss the relevance, importance and content of social documents from the Magisterium of the Catholic Church with the special reference to the FABC’s documents related to social issues of our time. Understanding of different concepts and ideas of Catholic social teaching helps the students to make an ethical reflection on the evolution of economic and financial systems. Hence critical study of the main documents becomes an essential key to interpret, explore, comprehend and contextualise the Gospel values within theological, sociological and economical perspectives. The normative approach of Catholic social teaching lacks a framework for concrete, practical decision-making and remains giving moral instructions only. It needs the mediating voices that can effectivelyconnect principle to policy. These mediating voices are coined as “middle-level thinking” by some catholic ethicists.

Bibliography: Boileau, D. A., (ed.) Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Milwaukee: Marquette University Press, 1998; Curran, C. E. “A Century of Catholic Social Teaching.” Theology Today 48, no. 2 (1991): 154-169; ———. Catholic Social Teaching 1891-Present: A Historical, Theological and Ethical Analysis. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 2002; Dorr, D.. Option for the Poor: A Hundred Years of Vatican Social Teaching. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1983. Reprint, 62003; Himes, K. ed. Modern Catholic Social Teaching: Commentaries & Interpretations. Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 2005; O’Brien, D. J. and Shannon, T. A., (eds.) Catholic Social Thought: The Documentary Heritage. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 1992, Reprint, 112003; Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. Vatican City: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2004.

Clement Campos, C.Ss.R.

MT 11 Human Sexuality 2 Cr

A clear understanding of sexuality is presented to the student. The important elements of sexuality, the theological and biblical teaching on human sexuality, the difference between the meaning of love, affection, friendship and agape are dealt with. The need to look at a human person as a psychosomatic unity is insisted. The psychic, spiritual and social aspects of human sexuality are made clear. A Critical study on Celibacy, Contraception, Abortion and Sexual Aberration is also a part of this course.

Bibliography: Campos, Clement. “Youth and Moral Issues: Homosexuality, Psychological, Ethical and Pastoral Perspective,” Christu Jothi, Vol. 10 (1994): 69-96; Hoose, Bernard, ed. Christian Ethics: An Introduction. London: Continuum, 2003, pp. 223-247; Pazhayampallil, Thomas. Pastoral Guide, Vol. II. Bangalore: KJC Publications, 1995; Podimattam, Felix. Sex Ethics: Critical Issues for the Third Millennium. Delhi: Media House, 1999; ———. Sex Education. Delhi: Media House, 2007; ———. The Ethics of Sex: A Reinterpretation. Delhi: Media House, 2007; Vatican II, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum Ordinis (7 December 1965).

Clement Campos, C.Ss.R.

IV. Missiology (MI)

MI 01 The Challenges in the Field of Evangelisation 2 Cr

India has a unique distinction of having given birth to two world religions and other religious sects. In such a multi- religious society what is the role of the church? what should be her attitude towards them? and how she should carry on her God-given mission? The Church being “the universal sacrament of salvation” has to evangelise the world in all its legitimate aspirations for progress and plenitude. In this context, the Church’s mission is prone to misunderstanding and misinterpretation unless she presents herself as an interlocutor. This course will explore the possibilities of meeting these challenges.

Bibliography: Valson T., Rediscovering Mission: Towards a non-western Missiological Paradigm, Trace Publications, New Delhi: 1995. Amaladoss N, Approaches in or Apostolate among non-Christians, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1970. Bosh D. J., Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shift in theology of Mission, New York: 1995.

Mathew Kalathungal, msfs

MI 02 Introduction to Missiology 2 Cr

Mission or Divine sending has its origin in the Father’s love for the world. Biblical revelation describes God’s search for man and His salvation and that is what mission is all about. The object of Jesus proclamation is of the Kingdom of God. This mission of the Son still continues and will continue forever through the disciples of every time and space, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Culture and Religion, are so close to every human heartthat dialoguing with them will have to be done in all humility. But we need to be bold to challenge the cultural milieu and the religious practices that go against the gospel values, while inculturating and receiving the good that is in them. This course deals with the theological understanding of mission and a few paths of mission in the light of the Church Documents.

Bibliography: Carroll Stuhlmueller, The Biblical Foundations for Missions, New York: Orbis, 1983; James Chukwuma Okoye, Israel and the Nations: A Mission Theology of the Old Testament, Orbis Publications, New York, 2006; Legrand. L, Mission In The Bible:Unity and Plurality, Ishavani Publications, Pune, 1992; David J. Bosch, Transforming Mission, Orbis Books, New York, 1991; Stephen B. Bevans & Roger P. Schroeder, Constants And Contexts: A Theology of Mission for Today, Claretian Publications, Bangalore, 2008; Paul Vadakumpadan SDB, Missionaries of Christ: A Basic Course in Missiology, Vendrame Institute Publications, Shillong, 2006.

Lawrence A.

MI 03 Theology of Mission 2 Cr

God is love (I Jh 4: 16) and He has created all things in love. He sustains creation and relates to it in and through His self-emptying in love. Human beings are created in the image (LOVE) and likeness (of God), but instead of becoming more like God, man destroyed this image through arrogance and pride. Christ, when He took on human nature became a slave (Phil 2:6-11). Kenosis is then the saving way of Christ and manifests the great love of God, the Trinity. A missionary in the Indian soil, in order to become credible, must assimilate the kenotic spirituality of Christ and the transcending life-style of Sannyasa, i.e. the life of the crucified Christ and the Risen Lord. He/She must be a kenotic Sannyasi or Nishkama Karman, i.e. a person acts selflessly without desiring the fruitsof his/her work in order to face the challenges of fundamentalism and communalism. The missionary becomes the “Light of Christ” by loving God the Father, his brothers and sisters and all creation, and “the Salt of the earth” by selflessly serving God in His people for the sanctification (Mt 5: 13-16; Mk 9: 50; Lk 14:34-35).

Bibliography: Amaladoss, Michael. Towards Fullness: Searching for an Integral Spirituality, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1994. Amalorpavadass, D.S. Indian Christian Spirituality, Bangalore: NBCLC, 1982. Anthonyswamy, T. Mission Spirituality for India in the Light of Redemptoris Missio, Roma Pontificia Universita, 1997. Antonnisamy, F. An Introduction to Christian Spirituality. Bombay: St. Paul’s Publications, 2003. Asi, Emmanuel. Human Face of God at Nazereth: A Spirituality of Nazareth. Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2000. Biefet, Msgr Juan Esquerda. Priestly Spirituality and Mission (Signs of the Good Shepherd). Bangalore: Pontifical Mission Organization., 1995. Sivaraman, Krishna. Hindu Spirituality, London: Scm Press Ltd., 1989.

Antony P. V.

V. Pastoral and Spiritual Theology (PT)

PT 01 Pastoral Theology 2 Cr

This course highlights the basic principles of Pastoral Theology and it helps the students to be aware of the different needs and areas of pastoral care and concern. The main theological models of the parish and the role of the priest are treated with some pastoral approaches to the modern parish community. Some of the more significant areas of pastoral work are explored and the students are introduced to different organizations in the parish, the basic responsible communities, parish council, and pastoral psychology.

Abraham Giri Raju

PT 02 Pastoral Counselling 2 Cr

This course will work to integrate the theory and study of pastoral psychology with the art and practice of pastoral counselling. Topics covered will include: The basic skills of listening, communication and conflict resolution, leadership skills for pastoral care programs, innovative approaches to counselling, and prayer in counselling. This course will help all who work with individuals, marriages, and families. Theory, research, practice, and skill building will be the major emphasis of the course.

Abraham Giri Raju

PT 03 Spiritual Theology 1 Cr

In this systematic study of the truths of divine revelation and their practical applications in one’s spiritual progress we define what is Spiritual Theology and its relationship to other branches of Theology. Following the teachings of the great spiritual masters, we examine the division of Spiritual Theology into Ascetical and Mystical Theology and their interconnectedness. In the light of divine revelation and the lived experience of the great mystics we study the beginning, growth and maturing of our life in the spirit and the final attainment of our union with God.

Bibliography: A. Tanquerey, The Spiritual Life: A Treatise on Ascetical and Mystical Theology, Tr. H. Branderis, 2nd ed., Tournai, 1932. E. C. Butler, Western Mysticism, 2nd ed., London, 1927. R. Garrihou - Lagrange, Christian Perfection and Contemplation, tr. M.T. Doyle, St. Louis 1937. ———The Three Ages of the Interior Life, tr. M.T. Doyle, 2 Vols. St. Louis, 1947-48. J. Leberton, The Spiritual Teachings of the New Testament, tr, J.E. Whalen, Westminster, 1960. P.P. Parente, The Ascetical Life, St. Louis, 1955. —— The Mystical Life, St. Louis, 1956.

Benny G. Koottanal, msfs

PT 04 Theology of Religious Life 1 Cr

After the Second Vatican Council there has been a renewed interest in the redefining of Consecrated Life and its place within the Church. This short course aims at understanding Consecrated Life as a form of life that belongs to the “holiness and mission of the Church” (Vita Consecrata 3). We examine the historical evolution of Religious Life in the early Church and study the Christological, Scriptural and Ecclesiological dimensions of this way of life, paying special attention to the Evangelical Counsels and the Community Life that constitute it.

Bibliography: Ayuban, E. L., Canonical Issues Related to Religious Life, Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2006. Cole, B., Conner & Paul, Christian Totality: Theology of the Consecrated Life: Bombay: St. Paul’s Publications 1990. Gambari, Elio, Global Mystery of Religious Life, Allahabad: St. Paul’s Publications, 1974. Kelleher, Sean B., Biblical Approach to Religious Life, Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 1979. Lozano, J. M., Life as Parable: Reinterpreting the Religious Life, New York: Paulist Press, 1986. Podimattam, F., Prayer and Consecrated Life, Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 1979. Mattam, J., Religious Life: Within a Christian Vision of Reality, Gujarat; 1994. Hoffman and Cole, B., Consecrated Life: Contribution of Vatican II, Mumbai St. Paul’s Publications, 2001.O’Murchu, D., Religious Life: A Prophetic Vision, Notre Dame: Ave Maria Press, 1985.

Benny G. Koottanal, msfs

PT 05 Pastoral Course 10 Cr

This course is offered to the students of final year theology before a three-month’s pastoral ministry. This course consists of eight weeks of dynamics and ministry in the parish; parish administration; preaching retreats and missions; social communication; youth animation and youth catechesis; marriage and legal problems, legal aid to the poor; mission - vision and method in Ministry; practical guidelines for field placement; the necessity and urgency of Evangelisation today in our parishes – direct and indirect.

Abraham Giri Raju

VI. Catechetics & Liturgy

CA 01 Catechetics 1 Cr

Terms, concepts, types and definition of Catechesis; Catechesis in the mission of the Church; Catechesis as a moment of evangelization; source, loci and tasks of Catechesis; Content of Catechesis; evolution of the Catechism of the Catholic Church; Different Approaches to Catechesis; Study of the Various Documents of the Church on Catechesis.

Bibliography: Amalorpavadass, D.S.: Theology of Catechesis: Keynote Address delivered at the World Congress of Catechetics, Rome September 1971, (Bangalore 1972); Burgess, H.: An Invitation to Religious Education, (Indiana 1976); Durka, G. & Smith.J.: Emerging Issues in Religious Education, (New York Ramsey 1976); Pope John Paul II: Catechesi Tradendae: On Catechesis in Our Time, (Bombay 1974); Lee, M. (ed.): The Religious Education We Need: Towards the Renewal of Christian Education, (Mishawka 1977); Moran, G.: Catechesis of Revelation, (New York 1966); Nicholas, K.: Guidelines for Religious Education: Cornerstone, (Middlegreen 1978); Nicholas, K: Orientations: Six Essays on Theology and Education, (Middlegreen 1979); Pope Paul VI: Evangelii Nuntiandi / Evangelization in the Modern World, (Bangalore 1975); Rummery, R.: Catechesis and Religious, Education in a Pluralist Society, (Sydney / Hong Kong 1974); Smart, N.: New Movements in Religious Education, (London 1975); Vatican II: Dei Verbum: Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation; Idem: Ad Gentes Divinitus: Decree on the Church’s Missionary Activity; Congregation for the Clergy: General Directory for Catechesis, (Vatican City 1997); De Souza C., Kalathuveettil T., (eds.): Introducing the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Bangalore 1994); Choondal G., (ed.): Introducing the General Directory for Catechesis (Bangalore 2004); Alberich E., Vallabaraj J., Communicating Faith that Transforms, (Bangalore 2004); Warren M., (ed.): Source Book for Modern Catechetics, Volumes 1-2, (Winona 1983, 1997).

Romav Fernandes

CA 02 The Liturgical Year and Hours 2 Cr

This course dwells on the theological significance of the liturgical year and its gradual development in the course of history. Both the temporal and the sanctoral cycles are explained in the light of the revision brought about by the Council. The text of the General Norms forms the basis of the course, mainly instruction on the Liturgy of the Hours. The history, theology, liturgy and spirituality of the Divine Office are briefly explained.

Joseph Lionel

CA 03 The Liturgy of the Eucharist 2 Cr

This course consists in a detailed study of the history, theology, liturgy and spirituality of the Eucharistic celebration. The various prayers, rites and ceremonies that adorn this central act of Christian worship are studied in this perspective. The study is mainly based on the text of the General Instruction on the Roman Missal revised according to the directives of the Council. The cult of the Holy Eucharist outside of Mass is also dealt within the light of the pertinent documents.

Bibliography: J. A. Jungmann, The Mass of the Roman Rite, Benzinger Brothers, 1961. A. G. Martimort, “The Eucharist”, The Church at Prayer, vol.2, Collegeville, The Liturgical Press, 1986.J.D.Crichton, Christian Celebration, “The Mass”, London, Geoffrey Chapman, 1971. Peter Coughlan, The New Mass, A Pastoral Guide, London, Geoffrey Chapman, 1970. D. G. Dix, The Shape of the Liturgy, London, A & C Black, 1993 [12]. L.Soubigou, A Commentary on the Prefaces and the Eucharistic Prayers of the Roman Missal, Collegeville, The Liturgical Press, 1971. Johannes H. Emminghause, The Eucharist, Collegeville, The Liturgical Press, 1978. E. Mazza, The Origins of the Eucharistic Prayer, Collegeville, The Liturgical Press, 1995.

Joseph Lionel

CA 04 Liturgy of the Sacraments in General 2 Cr

This course deals with all the sacraments except the Eucharist. It studies the sacraments from the liturgical perspective. It traces the evolution of the rites from the early Christian community’s practice right up till the renewal of the liturgical rites by the Vatican II. Special attention is given to the study of the nature and the pastoral practice of the sacramental liturgies as they are found in the General Instructions to the renewed rites.

Bibliography: Chupungco, A. J. (Ed.), Handbook for Liturgical Studies, Vol. IV: Sacraments and Sacramentals (A Pueblo Book), Collegeville , Minnesota : The Liturgical Press, 2000; Kunzler, The Church’s Liturgy, New York : Continuum, 2001: Martimort, A. G. (Ed.), The Church at Prayer: An Introduction to the Liturgy, Vol. III: Sacraments, Collegeville , Minnesota: The Liturgical Press, 1988.

Joseph Lionel

CA 05 Oriental Liturgy 1 Cr

This is an introductory course which familiarizes the students with the history, theology and liturgy of the Eastern tradition. It comprises the origin of the Eastern Churches and their liturgies in general and those of the Indian Oriental Churches in particular. The characteristics of the Eastern Churches will be explained on the basis of the Vatical II Decree on the Catholic Eastern Churches, other magisterial documents and the Eastern liturgical texts. It will also provide basic knowledge about the salient theological, liturgical, spiritual and juridical characteristics of the Oriental Churches.

Bibliography: Atiya, A.S., History of Eastern Christianity (London 1968); Attwater D., The Christian Churches of the East, 2 Volumes (Milwaukee 1961); Every G., Understanding Eastern Christianity (Bangalore 1978); Koodapuzha X., Oriental Churches. An Introduction (Kottayam 1996); ________, Eastern Theological Reflection in India (Kottayam 1999); Liesel N., The Eastern Catholic Liturgies (London 1960); NariculamA., Oriental Churches. History, Liturgy, Theology (Alwaye 2007); Pallath P. (ed.), Catholic Eastern Churches. Heritage and Identity (Rome 1994); Roberson R., The Eastern Christian Churches. A Brief Survey (Bangalore 2004)

Thomas Kollamparambil, cmi

VII. Canon Law (CL)

CL 01 History of Canon Law and General Norms 2 Cr

(i) The Church and Law; Evolution of Church Law: From the Early Church until Gratian’s Decretum; from the Decretum to the Corpus Iuris Canonici; from the Corpus Iuris Canonici to the Codex Iuris Canonici (1917). Revision of the Codes of Canon Law (Codex Iuris Canonici 1983 and Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium). (ii) General Norms.

Eugene N. Joseph

CL 02 The People of God 2 Cr

(i) The Christ’s Faithful: Obligations and Rights of Christ’s Faithful-Laity and Clerics; Formation of Clerics and Incardination of Clerics. (ii) Hierarchical Constitution of the Church; Roman Pontiff; College of Bishops; Ecumenical Council; Synod of Bishops; Cardinals; Roman Curia; Papal Legates; Diocesan Bishops; Conference of Bishops; Diocesan Curia; Parish and Parish Priests. (iii) Participatory Structure in the Particular Church: The Diocesan Synod; The Diocesan Finance Council; The Council of Priests; The College of Consultors and the Diocesan Pastoral Council. (iv) Institutes of Consecrated Life: Common Norms; Religious Institutes; Secular Institutes; The Admission, the Formation and the Governance; Societies of Apostolic Life.

A. M. A. Lawrence

CL 03 The Temporal Goods of the Church, Sanctions in the Church and Processes 2 Cr

(i) The Temporal Goods of the Church: The Acquisition, the Administration, Contracts and Alienation, Pious Dispositions and Pious Foundations. (ii) Sanctions: Penal Law; Penalties and other Punishments; The Application and the Cessation of Penalties; Penalties for Particular Offences. (iii) Processes: Trials in General; Grades and Kinds of Tribunals; Tribunal Personnel; Different Stages in a Trial.

Eugene N. Joseph

CL 04 Marriage: Moral and Canonical Aspects 2 Cr

John Abraham

VIII. History and Cultural Patrimony of the Church (CH)

The department of History and Cultural Patrimony of the Church endeavours to investigate and understand the history and the life of the Church, as well as to study and preserve the historical and artistic Patrimony of the Christian tradition. The department, aware of the profound reality of the mystery of the Church and drawing directly on all available sources, have the task of uncovering and presenting the genuine history of the Church, and of bringing to light for appreciation and study the spiritual and cultural inheritance of its entire historical-artistic Patrimony.

CH 01 Patrology 2 Cr

The course on Patrology introduces the students into the world of the Church Fathers. It covers the background and the works ofthese Fathers. This explains the students about the origin and the roots of the Church and Church Dogmas. This course is divided into three main periods: Part – I (from the Origins up to 300 AD): Apostolic Fathers (up to 150 AD), Apologists (II Cent AD), Heresies and their Opponents (II Cent AD), The Great Writers of the IIIrd Cent AD; Part – II (The Golden Age of Patristic Writing 300-450 AD): Heretical Greek Writers, Orthodox Writers of Africa, The Writers of Asia Minor, The Writers of Palestine and Syria, The Writers of Antioch, The Latin Writers; Part – III (The Last Centuries and the Decline of Patristic Era 450-850 AD): The Writers of Gaul, Italy, Africa, of Spain and the Greek Writers.

Bibliography: Migne, J. P. Patrologiae Cursus Completus, Paris (PL. 221 vols & PG 161 vols); Quasten, J., Patrology, Vols. 1-4, Allen: Christian Classics, 1995; Hamell, P. J., Handbook of Patrology: A Concise, authoritative guide to the life and works of the Fathers of the Church, New York: Alba House, 1968; Jurgens, W. A., The Faith of the Early Fathers, Vols. 1-3, Bangalore: Theological Publications in India, 1984; Lightfoot, J. B., Apostolic Fathers, (2 Vols.), London: Macmillan, 1912; Roberts, A., Ante Nicene Fathers, (10 Vols.), Michigan: Wm B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1975; Schaff, P., Select Library of Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church, (27 Vols.), Michigan: Wm B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1956-1975; The Fathers of the Church (94 vols available), The Catholic University of America Press, Washington DC.

Xavier Terrence T.

CH 02 Church History - Christian Antiquity 2 Cr

History and historiography, the task, method, division, the role and relevance of Church History; the world into which Christianity was born, the Church in the Roman-pagan Empire and its initial spread during the apostolic times, obstacles to the spread of Christianity and the causes of the persecutions - the blood of martyrs, Constantanian turning point; the organization of the Church, worship, discipline and morals, development of doctrine, theological controversies, heresies and schisms in the early Church; Christianization of the Roman Empire; the rise of monasticism and its development in the East and West; ecclesiastical literature and learning, Christian art and architecture; Ecclesiae Propriae in the West, the Patriarchates - the Papacy and the Primacy of Rome; Christianity impeded by Islam; transition to saeculum obscurum. (Bibliography see page 90-91)

Lourdu Prasad

CH 03 Indian Church History

History of South Indian Missions 2 Cr

This course gives the historical development of Christianity in India, the Portuguese Padroado in India, the Pearl Fishery coast mission, the Madurai mission, the Pondicherry mission, the Mysore mission, the Carnatic mission and the Canara mission and History of Origin and developments of three rites.

Bibliography: J. Thekkedath: History of Christianity in India, vol II, Bangalore: TPI, 1982. J. Schmidlin, Catholic Mission History, Illinois: Mission Press, 1933. S. Neill, A History of Christian Missions, Baltimore: Penguin Books, 1964. J. Saldanha , Patterns of Evangelisation in Mission History, Bombay: St. Paul’s 1988. P. Pothacamury, Church in India, Maryknoll, New York: 1960. Severine Silva, History of Christianity in South Canara, Bombay, Hindi Sanskriti – sangam Publication, 1957

Lourdu Prasad & Mathew Kalathungal, msfs

CH 04 Church History -The Middle Ages 2 Cr

Historiography, rise of Papal States, Charlemagne and the Church - restoration of the Western Empire; the Greek schism (1054); golden age of papacy - flowering of Religious-ecclesiastical life and culture, full development of papal authority, Investiture quarrel - Gregorian reforms; crusades for Christ; Pope Innocent III – the papacy at the height of its powers; the reform of Religiouslife, the revival of monasticism - the mendicant orders - St Francis of Assisi, the Dominicans; rise of universities - the golden of scholasticism; Pope Boniface VIII – the decline of the religious-ecclesiastical spirit, weakening of papal influence, the transfer of papacy to Avignon; the great Western Schism - the problem of reform and the Conciliar movement, Forerunners of Reformation - Wyclif and Hus; transition from the Middle Ages to Modern Times.

Lourdu Prasad

CH 05 ChurchHistory-Modern and Contemporary Times 2 Cr

Humanism and Renaissance, the religious-ecclesiastical crisis at the end of the Middle Ages; preludes to the Reformation, the Popes who sowed the seed of revolution; Religious Revolt in Germany – Martin Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, Schism in England under Henry VIII; Catholic Counter-Reformation, revival of religious life, Council of Trent (1545-1563), Literature and Art in service of the Church; Founding of Propaganda Fide (1622) - a boost to missionary expansion in Asia, America and Africa; the Church in the age of Absolutism and enlightenment, Gallicanism, Jansenism, Episcopalism, Fabronianism; suppression of Jesuits (1773), triumph of individualism and religious subjectivism, de-Christianization of society, France in Age of the Revolution and Restoration - Pope Pius VI, Pius VII and Napoleon Bonaparte; Industrial Revolution, its effect on the Society; transition to Contemporary times - increasing secularization of State, society and culture, the unification of Italy and the loss of Papal States, First Vatican Council; some great Popes of the 19th and 20th century; the role of the Church during the World Wars; Second Vatican Council, a rejuvenated Church at the dawn of the new millennium.

Bibliography : Rizzo, P. F., La Chiesa dei Primi Secoli, Bari 1999; Bihlmeyer, K., & Tuchle, H., Church History, (3 vols), Westminster 1958; Danielou, J., & Marrou, H., The Christian Centuries, London 1964; Mezzadri, L., Storia della Chiesa, (5vols), Roma 2001, Schaff, P., History of the Christian Church, (8 vols), Michigan 1994; Aubert, R., The Christian Centuries, (5 vols), London 1978; Jedin, H. (ed), History of the Church, (10 vols), London 1965; Pastor, L., The History of the Popes, (40 vols), USA: Consortium Books; Rops, Daniel, H., The Church of Apostles and Martyrs, New York 1962; Hughes, P., A History of the Church, (3 vols) London 1956; Prasad Lourdu Joseph, History and Cultural Patrimony of the Church, vol I, Christian Antiquity, St. Peter’s Pontifical Institute, Bangalore 2011; Tanner, N., The Councils of the Church, New York 2001; Lourdu Prasad Joseph, Mysore Mission from Jesuits to MEP, ISPCK, New Delhi, 2009.

Lourdu Prasad

IX. Social Communication

SC 01 Introduction to Social Communication 2 Cr

This course introduces the students into the basics of “Social” Communication as the communication of and in human society. It concerns with the communicative interactions of human beings in their public expressions within a respective society or cultural group.

Bibliography: Franz-Josef Eilers: Communicating in Community, Introduction to Social Communication. Second Edition, Manila: Divine Word Publications, 1994. Stewart Hoover & Knut Lundby (eds.), Rethinking Media, Religion and Culture, Thousand Oaks, London, New Delhi. Sage Publications, 1997. Boscom-India, Shepherds for an Information Age, Mumbai: Tej-Prasarani, 2000.

Sebastian Periannan

SC 03 Communication and Synthesis of Theology 2 Cr

Communication is seen within the context of the synthesis of theology. The whole of theology is seen and studied under the perspective of God’s communication that is continued in the Church. The importance of communication; introduction to effective communication. Communication: definition, effects of communication; history of communication; theology of communication. Some principles of Christian communication, process of communication; mass communication. Communication in relation to priestly formation.

Bibliography: Charles H. Kraft, Communication Theory for Christian Witness, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1983. Thomas J. Farrell & Paul A.Soukup (ed.), Communication and Lonergan, Common Ground for Forging the New Age, Kansas: Sheed & Ward, 1993. Franz-Josef Eilers: Communicating in Community, Introduction to Social Communication, Second Edition, Manila: Divine Word Publications, 1994. Carlo Martini, Communicating Christ to the World, Philippine Edition, Manila: Claretians, 1996. Joseph Palakeel (ed.), Towards a Communication Theology, Bangalore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2003.

Sebastian Periannan

X. Elective Courses 2 Cr

- A student, during the course of II and III year Theology, must complete 2 electives.

- It is desirable that one takes only one elective from each of the departments. All the elctives would not be offered in each semester or each year.

- The Institute could offer a minimum of 2 electives each semester, from different disciplines.

- Elective course may be conducted outside the regular class

hours if needed.

- The class for an elective (except Biblical Languages) could be taken only if there is a minimum of 15 students. The total number of credits for II B.Th.is 40. Electives may be chosen from the following disciplines.

EC 01 Biblical Studies

Advanced Greek, Elementary Hebrew, Qumran Literature, Feminist Exegesis, Indian reading of prophetical Literature, Narrative Criticism, Short Stories in Bible Feminist approach to the Bible, and New Testament Apocrypha etc.

EC 02 Systematic Theology

Indian Christian Theology, Theology of Liberation, Feminist Theology, Dalit Theology, Spirituality of Blessed Mother Teresa, Grace in Saivasiddanta and Virasaivism, Inter Religious Dialogue, Oriental Liturgy and Theology and Different Spiritualities, etc.

EC 03 Moral Theology

Ecology, Rights of Women, Artificial Reproduction Technology, Ethics and Economics, Ethics and Globalisation, Cyber Ethics, Human Rights, Peace and War etc.

EC 04 Missiology

Christian Folklore, Theology of Religion and Religious Pluralism etc.

EC 05 Pastoral Orientation

Liturgy, Catechetics and Communication, Liturgy and Inculturation, Popular Methods of Catechetics, Media and Catechetics, Electronic Communication, Journalism, Group Media etc.

XI. Seminar (SE) 2 Cr

XII. Dissertation (DI)

At the end of the third year, the student is required to write a research paper on any topic related to any branch of Theology or its allied subjects, under the direction of any one of the professors of the Faculty. The student has to submit two copies, one to the director and another one to the Library.

Faculty of Theology - (B. Th.) - Course Description

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